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Daniel David Kirwan was born in South London on May 13th, 1950. He was discovered by Peter Green and Mick Fleetwood in a Brixton pub, fronting a band called Boilerhouse. Green was so impressed with Kirwan's playing that he booked some dates for the group at the Marquee, and encouraged the trio to go professional. The 18 year old guitarist, by then a protégé' of Green and a fan of Fleetwood Mac, was up for it, but his rhythm section was not. Green then auditioned some musicians in the hopes of building a new group for Kirwan, but when no one worthwhile could be found, Danny was invited to join Fleetwood Mac in August 1968. Former Mac producer Mike Vernon recalls: "He had a guitar style that wasn't like anyone else I'd heard in England... there was a certain vibra More... (Submit New Danny Kirwan Lyrics) (Submit New Danny Kirwan Lyrics) Brilliant talent! | Reviewer: Renee T. ------ About artist/band Danny Kirwan From the time he joined Fleetwood Mac in 1968 at the very young age of 18, Danny Kirwan shone. He brought something unique and very special to the band, and had a major influence in shaping their direction. His contributions were singular and quite significant and must not be underestimated or overlooked. Brilliantly gifted as a guitarist, singer and songwriter, Danny Kirwan had it all, and deserves far more recognition than he has received over the years. The transcendent passion, poignancy, energy, and poetic lyricism in his music are unmistakeable, which is the reason his music, both with Fleetwood Mac-- not only in the early blues years, when his guitar work simply skyrockets, but also in albums like Kiln House, Future Games and Bare Trees, when his contributions are huge and nothing short of brilliant-- and as a solo artist (just listen to the amazing 2000 compilation of his demo tracks, Ram Jam City!), is just as fresh and vibrant today as it was then. one of the overlooked "great musical talents".. | Reviewer: Jeff Fulk ------ About artist/band Danny Kirwan I have always been a huge fan of the early F. Mac. Danny Kirwans contributions in all areas, be it writing, singing, guitar... are ALL stand out efforts! Thanks for the music Danny!!! You could review the artist/band Danny Kirwan in Biography page You could review Danny Kirwan album by visiting Albums page and selecting an album You could review Danny Kirwan song by clicking the song which you like | | ||||||||||
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